10 Most exciting batting performances in World T20

The World T20 is the ICC event of the shortest format and attracts tremendous crowd which floods in to see the biggest teams and players on the international arena in action. It literally rains fours and sixes with the batsmen hitting even the most respected of bowlers to all parts of the ground. T20 is unapologetically a batsman’s game, where bowlers are at the mercy of the pitch. It’s the batsmen who rule this format and though bowlers are slowly clawing their way in the bat wielders are the ones who make the tournament exciting. In that spirit, we bring to you 10 most exciting innings in World T20:

1. Chris Gayle 117 v South Africa, 2007:

Chris Gayle has made a name for himself in T20Is as one of the most destructive batsmen ever in the format. When the first ever World T20 was announced the first match was scheduled between hosts South Africa and West Indies. The tournament needed a great start and they got it from Chris Gayle.

He took on the South African bowlers and hit them to all parts of the ground. He made the first ever century in T20 internationals and the World T20. His 117 off just 57 balls contained 10 huge sixes and 7 fours. West Indies made 205/6 in their 20 overs.